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Oct 30: Democr-art-cy: Prints for Social Change

October 30: Democr-art-cy: Prints for Social Change. Local artist Kathy Newman will hold an art sale to benefit two causes:1) Barack Obama

2) The Women and Girls Foundation of South Western PA.Kathy has several new pieces which have been inspired by recent election events, including a large block print with an inspiring Obama quote, and an image of Obama in front of the American flag, as well as some old favorites, such as "Art, Advertising, Propaganda." This is a pay, grab and go sale, so if you have some time the night before Halloween, head over to Dozen Bake Shop, buy some art, and contribute to some great causes!

Who is Maren?

Maren Cooke is a planetary scientist by training, but now concentrates on science and environmental education and activism on climate change, air quality, land use, energy, and sustainability. She serves on the board of the Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP), and works closely with other organizations including the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, Sierra Club, Grow Pittsburgh, Transition Pittsburgh, the Green Education Movement, CMU’s Institute for Green Science, and the City of Pittsburgh. She volunteers as an Urban Ecosteward, a Tree Tender, and a Master Gardener, and co-founded a nature education program and a school garden at a local school. She has helped create science curricula and train teachers, and has taught physics, astronomy, environmental science, and permaculture to people of all ages. She operates an urban microfarm, supplying organic produce to a local restaurant and garden plants to the surrounding community, and has been rebuilding her family’s home as a demonstration site for green building and green living. Maren also organizes and hosts Sustainability Salons, a monthly environmental education forum and community gathering now six years running.